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Real Talk with Lisa Sonni: Relationships Uncensored

Lisa Sonni
Emotional Abuse
Domestic Violence
Mental Health
Patriarchy
Misogyny
Abuse Recovery
Male Fragility
Parenting
Generational Trauma
Trauma Bonds
Toxic Relationships
Relationship Dynamics
Self-Forgiveness
No Contact Relationships
Therapy
Substance Abuse
Toxic Behaviors
Emotional Stability
Healing
Women Empowerment

This is the podcast your abuser doesn’t want you to hear.

Hosted by relationship coach and abuse recovery educator Lisa Sonni, Real Talk pulls back the curtain on toxic and abusive dynamics, romantic relationships, familial, and friendships. This is the raw truth no one else is saying out loud. No sugarcoating. No “just leave” advice.

Just real stories, real insight, and real talk—so you can f... more

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Latest Episodes

From the outside, it looks like a happy marriage: smiling photos, family dinners, and church events. Inside the house, it is a completely different story.

Lisa is joined by survivor turned coach Sarah White for an honest conversation about the quiet... more

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If you have ever thought, “I just need him to understand”, the truth is, he already does.

Lisa is joined by therapist and survivor Aishia Grevenberg for a raw, no-nonsense conversation about why abusive men do not change through communication, thera... more

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Abusers do not just lie. They build entire realities that feel safer than the truth. Realities where doubt keeps you tethered, confusion feels normal, and leaving feels unthinkable. If you have ever felt like you were trapped inside a story you could... more

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You’re not crazy for thinking therapy would help. You were taught that relationships can be “fixed” if you just try harder, communicate better, or show more empathy. But when you sit beside someone who thrives on blame, chaos, and control, therapy do... more

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Recent Guests

Aishia Grevenberg
Therapist and survivor of domestic violence, with extensive experience in mental health.
Episode: He Knows, He Just Doesn’t Care. The Truth About Abuse and “Communication” w Aishia Grevenberg | S3E2
Alan Godwin
Licensed psychologist from Nashville, Tennessee, author of 'A Ties That Blind'
Episode: The Lies That Keep You Stuck: How Abusers Rewrite Reality Dr. Alan E. Godwin | S3E1
Dr. Peter Salerno
Psychotherapist specializing in personality disorders and trauma.
Episode: Why Couples Counseling Backfires With Abusive Partners w/ Dr. Peter Salerno | S2E15
Dr. Jennifer Freyd
President of the Center for Institutional Courage and former professor known for developing betrayal trauma theories.
Center for Institutional Courage
Episode: He Knew You Wouldn’t See It | How Abusers Exploit Your Brain w/ Dr. Jennifer Freyd | S2E14
Dr. Elinor Greenberg
Licensed psychologist and author specializing in narcissistic personality adaptations
Episode: Can Narcissists Really Change? w/ Dr. Elinor Greenberg | S2E13
Justin Lee
Family law lawyer, known for his humorous and insightful commentary on relationship dynamics.
Self
Episode: What Divorce Lawyers Know That Therapists Don’t w/ Justin Lee | S2E11
Rebecca Pacheco
Education and Development Manager at Embrave Agency to End Violence
Embrave Agency to End Violence
Episode: Why Gender Does Matter in Abuse Conversations w/ Rebecca Pacheco | S2E10
Dr. Danielle Kramer
Certified sex therapist and clinical sexologist specializing in women's health care, reproductive justice, and helping couples develop healthy sexual lives.
InBedWithDanielle
Episode: When “You Owe Him Sex” Is Abuse w/ Dr. Danielle Kramer | S2E9
Nick Matiash
A men's coach and founder of The Evolved Man
The Evolved Man
Episode: The World Doesn’t Need Softer Men…It Needs Evolved Ones w/ Nick Matiash | S2E7

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Lisa Sonni
Host and relationship coach specializing in abuse recovery and relationship dynamics, offering real and raw insights into navigating toxic relationships.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Most edifying content available

    I can feel Lisa’s passion for helping women recover from abuse. She’s angry and very direct because this is literally killing women.

    Her personal anecdotes hit me so hard and I thank her for sharing them. I had that experience of taking to myself in the mirror trying to leave a trauma bond when I was eight years old. The trauma bond was with my abusive mom. The normalisation of abuse primed me for abusive relationships as an adult. I didn’t even realise what abuse meant until a few months ago. ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cat Lilith Jones
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Excellent Take on Emotional Abuse

    I’m a licensed therapist, as well as a fellow survivor of emotional abuse. Lisa’s deep dives are both insightful and accurate in terms of the insidious nature of psychological abuse, exposing the men (and the culture) that promote abuse of women beneath the mask of love and intimacy; Excellent and important work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blair's Account
    United States7 months ago
  • Great podcast!

    I love how real Lisa is. She gets where we have been (or still are). It’s so refreshing to hear the truth. But in a positive way with advice to move fwd. Because nobody wants to be a victim.. but it often feels like there’s no hope against these ppl. It is very easy to get discouraged. But DON’T ..

    Listen to this great platform , pray, and take your power back! You are not alone…

    Thank you Lisa. I am sharing this with everyone I think can benefit.

    Btw I first found her on YouTube... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pilotswife94
    United States7 months ago

Listeners Say

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Many reviews express gratitude for the relatable content and the supportive community that emerges from the discussions.
Listeners appreciate the host's raw honesty and real-world insights, which empower them to take control of their situations without sugarcoated advice.
The content is described as enlightening and essential, especially for those grappling with trauma and recovery from abusive relationships.

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He Knows, He Just Doesn’t Care. The Truth About Abuse and “Communication” w Aishia Grevenberg | S3E2
Q: Can you kind of explain what you meant by [the issue being sociological]?
The idea that patriarchy gives men the authority and the permission to use their dominance to intimidate people and to be purposely infantile.
He Knew You Wouldn’t See It | How Abusers Exploit Your Brain w/ Dr. Jennifer Freyd | S2E14
Q: How do you think perpetrators of abuse facilitate betrayal blindness or weaponize it?
Perpetrators often groom victims, increasing their dependence and trust, making betrayal blindness a survival mechanism for victims in difficult situations.
He Knew You Wouldn’t See It | How Abusers Exploit Your Brain w/ Dr. Jennifer Freyd | S2E14
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about betrayal blindness? How does that show up?
Betrayal blindness is when a person does not even see the betrayal to protect the relationships they may be dependent on, often functioning outside of conscious awareness.
Can Narcissists Really Change? w/ Dr. Elinor Greenberg | S2E13
Q: Have you ever been to couples therapy with someone you thought was a narcissist?
Yes, I have been to couples therapy with a diagnosed narcissist and was fortunate that the therapist recognized the personality disorder and fired us.
Why Gender Does Matter in Abuse Conversations w/ Rebecca Pacheco | S2E10
Q: How do you remove gender from this topic?
It's essential to discuss gender-based violence specifically as the G is very important, differing from other forms of violence.

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A candid exploration of toxic and abusive dynamics in various types of relationships is a significant focus, addressing the intricacies of power, control, and recovery from trauma. With a no-nonsense approach, real-life stories and expert insights are utilized to illuminate the often-veiled realities of emotional and psychological abuse, particularly emphasizing narratives without the typical platitudes. Listeners are likely to resonate with the themes of empowerment, self-recognition, and the encouragement to reclaim their narratives amidst the complexities of their experiences in love and relationships.

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1. Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse
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4. The Divorce Survival Guide Podcast
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Real Talk launched 8 months ago and published 32 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Aishia Grevenberg
2. Alan Godwin
3. Dr. Peter Salerno
4. Dr. Jennifer Freyd
5. Dr. Elinor Greenberg
6. Justin Lee
7. Rebecca Pacheco
8. Dr. Danielle Kramer

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